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A Bargain for Frances by Russell Hoban

A Bargain for Frances

Russell Hoban

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · February 18, 2003

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FriendshipChapter BooksSmall Pets
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Who it’s for
A tea-set bargain gives this early reader a child-sized way into friendship’s occasional complications.
Themes
Friendship, Bargains and trust
Genres
Friendship, Chapter Books, Small Pets

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About this book

A classic I Can Read story, starring Frances, America's favorite badger. Frances and Thelma are friends—most of the time. . . Thelma always seems to get Frances into trouble. When she tricks Frances into buying her tea set, it's the last straw. Can Frances show her that it's better to lose a bargain than lose a friend? This classic story is a Level Two I Can Read, geared for kids who read on their own but still need a little help.

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Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the engaging stories, longer sentences, and language play of Level Two books are proven to help kids take their next steps toward reading success.

Friendship, With Friction

A tea-set bargain gives this early reader a child-sized way into friendship’s occasional complications.

Come here for

  • Frances and Thelma’s sometimes-tricky friendship
  • A small disagreement with room for a thoughtful choice

Expect

  • Level Two reading for children gaining independence
  • Longer sentences and playful language

Where it sits

Friendship46%
Chapter Books28%
Small Pets21%

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Publisher categories

  • The Classics
  • Funny Stories
  • Media Tie-Ins
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Authors
Russell Hoban
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
February 18, 2003
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Friendship · Bargains and trust
Reading lane
The Classics